An Extraordinary Life Examined.
Notes and views on being an EX-Wife, Mother, Felon and Citizen of the world. This is my personal journey of how I am moving forward with grace and tenderness.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

BLOGGING WHILE BROWN 08: ATLANTA ENCHANTED PART 1

First off I must have been a southern woman in a past life...I am certain of it. My smile widened from the moment I stepped off the plane. Atlanta is seductive. I am still intoxicated with its beauty, hospitality and vibe.

When I signed on to attend the Blogging While Brown conference my motives weren't purely about the conference...I had other delusions of a tryst of a romantic nature. That notion was a bust, but the conference became the thing I most enjoyed. That and meeting some of the most gracious and welcoming folks on the planet! More about Tony OH, Torrance aka Raw Dawg Buffalo, Sista GP, and Mizrepresent in tomorrow's post...they need their own post!

The conference was a great success for its debut. I think Gina McCauley, of What About Our Daughters is a jewel and phenomenal talent. She convened an interesting mix of Black/Brown bloggers who are really making this blogging thing work for them in a very lucrative way. I swear there was a lot of technical information that really was quite overwhelming and I certainly could have used a blogging terms 101. I followed along and was quite pleased with the information I did come away with.

Now there are 2 parts to my Atlanta trip the conference and the in-between-and-after-conference experience. I have photos to reflect both. Today I am highlighting the conference and some of it will overlap with tomorrow's post about the second part of my Atlanta experience. There is no way I can adequately capture my deep and abiding feelings for the friends I have made in Atlanta or the love I have for this very glamorous and gracious city.

i'mso glad you had a great time in my second home. sorry you couldn't get yr groove on. but as you now know, the city, MY (second) city, made up for that in more ways than one.

i see us doing a city hop, where we start here in teh bay area, and end up in atl. i can show you some things that will make your heart sing and dance. and let's not even get into the food!! you know by now that i'm a foodie, and can eat, lol!

Atlanta is a beautiful City...truly the Paris of the South! I had an amazing time. I certainly will be back. Perhaps if you behave maybe those who are in charge of you might say you can come and play with me! LOL!